| A | B |
|---|
| abase | (v.) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble |
| actuate | (v.) to move to action |
| avert | (v.) to turn aside, avoid |
| boorish | (adj.) rude; clumsy |
| brunt | (n.) the main impact, force, or burden |
| combatant | (n.) a fighter (adj.) engaged in fighting |
| dormant | (adj.) inactive; sleeping |
| dubious | (adj.) causing uncertainty or suspicion, doubtful |
| harangue | (v.) to deliver a loud, ranting speech (n.) a loud speech |
| harry | (v.) to torment, harass, pester |
| impenitent | (adj.) not feeling sorrow or remorse |
| knave | (n.) a tricky, deceitful person |
| legion | (n.) a large group or number (adj.) many, numerous |
| liberality | (n.) generosity, a generous act |
| plaintiff | (n.) one who begins a lawsuit |
| probe | (v.) to examine, investigate (n.) an investigation |
| protract | (v.) to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
| quarry | (v.) to cut or take from a quarry (n.) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted |
| spurn | (v.) to refuse with scorn |
| subterfuge | (n.) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |
